Director Hồng Ánh (right) receives the prize Best Film Based On A Book at the Efebo d’Oro international cinema awards from a representative of the jury at a ceremony held in Palermo, Italy, on November 11. — Photo from the film’s Facebook pageViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The first work by director Hồng Ánh, The Way Station, has just won the Best Film Based On A Book at the Efebo d’Oro international cinema awards held in Palermo, Italy, on November 11. The film surpassed six other nominees, namely A Bluebird in My Heart (France & Belgium), The Library Suicides (the UK), El Autor (Spain & Mexico), Il Contagio (Italy), Diva! (Italy) and Le Semeur (France). Đảo Của Dân Ngụ Cư (The Way Station), was made based on a short story of the same title by writer Đỗ Phước Tiến, with playwright Nguyễn Quang Lập, actors Ngọc Thanh Tâm, Phạm … [Read more...] about Vietnam movies win at international festivals
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For internationals, ‘reliance on social media is sometimes greater because we are more disconnected’
If you're already feeling isolated, reliance on social media can make things seem worse. File photo: AP Photo/Jessica Hill/Ritzau Scanpix Over-reliance on social media can cause stress and loneliness, and is a particularly easy trap to fall into for those dealing with life in a new country, writes psychologist and The Local guest columnist Edita Petojevic. Do you go about your day feeling overwhelmed by thoughts? Do you catch yourself feeling constant high level of anxiety, without being able to shake it off? Do you struggle to stay grounded in the here and now? If you’ve answered yes to the questions above, know that you are not alone. The period we live in makes it difficult to stay still for any length of time, not to mention quieting the noise inside of us. We are constantly bombarded with information that creates pressure to keep up and that interrupts our focus on more meaningful things. The fast-paced lifestyle, however, doesn't allow for deeper reflection. Instead … [Read more...] about For internationals, ‘reliance on social media is sometimes greater because we are more disconnected’
International Seminar On Women And Children Rights [12th Jan, New Delhi]
Share Tweet Plus One Pin It Email Print By: aasavri Rai November 10, 2018 10:52 pm Change Font Size Law Mantra, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad and International Council for Jurists, London, are organising a one-day international seminar on Protection of Women and Children Rights: Issues and Challenges. The organisers invite submissions for the same. Date: 12th January 2019 Venue: The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi Sub-Themes: Child Protection Laws in India. Child Protection Laws and Role of NHRC and other agencies. Specific issues with regard to protection of children in India. Protection of Children: International Laws framework. Sexual Harassment at Work Place. Women empowerment and domestic violence. Cyber Space and Women. Reproductive Technologies and Rights of Women. Eve- teasing, Molestation, Sexual Abuse and Rape. Selected papers will be published in UGC Referred Book bearing ISBN. … [Read more...] about International Seminar On Women And Children Rights [12th Jan, New Delhi]
10th South China Sea International Conference works out solutions to maintain peace and stability at sea
36 speeches were presented and more than 200 discussions were conducted during the two working days. On the second working day, the delegates assessed the situation in the sea over the past time and proposed various solutions to building trust, managing, and step-by-step addressing disputes to maintain peace and stability in the sea. Delegates in a joint photo. Source: hanoimoi.com.vn Many scholars shared their views that the activity of reinforcing force-building and militarization in the sea poses a high risk of instability to the region. Some legal experts also stressed the provisions of international law on settlement of disputes by peaceful means and the prohibition of the threat to use or use of force. Discussing measures to build trust, and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, scholars said all concerned parties should reconsider their claims and activities, which are not in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations … [Read more...] about 10th South China Sea International Conference works out solutions to maintain peace and stability at sea
International conference on East Sea wraps up in Da Nang
At the event (Source: vtv.vn) Da Nang (VNA) - The two-day 10th international conference on the East Sea (South China Sea), themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, wrapped up in the central city of Da Nang on November 9. During the second working day, domestic and foreign scholars, academics, and diplomats assessed the situation in the sea over the past time and sought solutions to building trust, managing, and step-by-step addressing disputes to maintain peace and stability in the sea. Many scholars shared the view that the activity of reinforcing force-building and militarization in the sea poses the biggest risk of uncertainty to the region as it is happening fast. Some worried about the dual-use operation of units in the name of civil works like observatories in the area. Some newly-emerging issues that could impact security and order in the East Sea was analyzed, such as the increasing use of unmanned vehicles in the absence of related … [Read more...] about International conference on East Sea wraps up in Da Nang